This is a varied, front-line role in a compassionate and forward-thinking team where you'll: Utilise scope of practice to undertake community support worker role and provide information and advice on supporting recovery work associated with the patient group. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting adults with mental health problems, including dementia. This role is community based and therefore the successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes, including carrying patients and carers as passengers. You will be a team player, be highly motived, compassionate and demonstrate a good understanding for working with adults with mental health needs. Appropriate training and support will be provided as needed. The post holder will be well supported and guided by the Clinical Team Lead and Mental Health Practitioners within the Community Mental Health Team. They will have their own allocated caseload and support the delivery of excellent care to our CMHT caseload. This post is 30 hrs a week over 4 days - days to be agreed. We're a friendly, progressive service that champions staff wellbeing and development. As part of a wider CMHT/MHICS team, we embrace innovation and quality improvement to deliver great care. Our Trust is rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, who highlight our positive culture, staff morale and innovation.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
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